Multiplication and Division Facts

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a mathematical operation where a number is added to itself a certain number of times. For example, 3 multiplied by 4 (3 × 4) means adding 3 four times: 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 12.

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What is division?

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Division is a mathematical operation where a number is split into equal parts. For example, 12 divided by 3 (12 ÷ 3) means splitting 12 into 3 equal parts, which equals 4.

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What is the multiplication fact for 5 × 4?

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5 × 4 = 20.

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What is the division fact for 20 ÷ 4?

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20 ÷ 4 = 5.

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If Rodney shares 20 strawberries with 4 people, how many does each person get?

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Each person gets 5 strawberries.

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Chee has 24 trading cards and gives 8 to each friend. How many friends can he give cards to?

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Chee can give cards to 3 friends (24 ÷ 8 = 3).

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Sienna draws 18 squares in two equal groups. What division sentence shows this?

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18 ÷ 2 = 9.

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Paige buys 5 packs of toys with 4 toys in each pack. How many toys does she have altogether?

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Paige has 20 toys (5 × 4 = 20).

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What is the relationship between multiplication and division?

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Multiplication and division are inverse operations. If a × b = c, then c ÷ b = a.

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What does the division sentence 24 ÷ 8 = 3 mean?

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It means that 24 items can be divided into 8 equal groups, with each group containing 3 items.